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I have a 5.5 mm stone in my left kidney. there was blood detected in my urine test. what are my options and medications suggested?

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Options: Get evaluated by the urologist as options could include surgery or lithrotripsy. Other options is to wait and let you pass the kidney stone. Many times narcotics is prescribed to manage the pain.

Answered 9/5/2018

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